Welcome Framework for Excellence Provider Briefing Event

Objectives By the end of the event, you should: –Have a clear understanding of the Framework for Excellence, including its basic structure and how it fits into the wider context of the FE system –Be clear about the requirements of the Framework and the actions you need to take.

What is the Framework for Excellence?

Public Sector Frameworks Police Service Fire Service NHS Education & Training Local Government The Framework is the Government’s National Assessment Framework for Education and Training

“…we want there to be a clear framework for assessing performance which is common across all providers of education and training for young people and adults.” “We believe that such a framework could build on the Framework for Excellence…” “…this framework will need to include information about the standards achieved and the quality of provision, about the views of young people…and employers and the value for money achieved.” The Green Paper says…

What will the Framework be used for? The Vision Simplify performance assessment across the FE system Inform learner and employer choice The foundation for the self-regulation of the system Inform purchasing decisions Drive providers’ quality improvement

What does this mean for you? The Framework will measure the quality and responsiveness of provision in the FE system for all learners and employers The outcomes of the Framework WILL BE PUBLISHED The outcomes of the Framework will be used to make purchasing decisions by agencies and employers The outcomes of the Framework will affect where learners choose to learn.

Scope of the Framework Version 1 from June 2008 Version 2 from June 2009 Version 3 from June 2010 General FE, Tertiary and Specialist Colleges As in Version 1, plus: As in Version 2, plus: Sixth-form CollegesFormer External Institutions FE provision in Higher Education Institutions Work-based Learning Providers except LAs Specialist Designated Colleges learndirect (UfI) Train to Gain ProvidersLocal Authorities Organisations with ESF contract only NOTE: All provision within a college or provider is potentially in scope once the college or provider is in scope. PCDL Providers NOTE: Colleges and providers will be expected to incorporate Framework for Excellence outcomes in their self-assessment reports from the time they come into scope. Offender Learning Providers Independent Specialist Colleges

Overall Performance Rating The published Overall Performance Rating (OPR) will be a grade that is: –Outstanding –Good –Satisfactory –Inadequate

Detailed Overview of the Framework

Framework Structure Key performance areas: i) Responsiveness to learners ii) Responsiveness to employers Key performance areas: i) Financial health ii) Financial management & control iii) Use of resources Overall Performance Rating Finance dimension Responsiveness dimension Effectiveness dimension Performance indicators Performance measures & assessment criteria Key performance areas: i) Quality of outcomes ii) Quality of provision Performance indicators Performance measures & assessment criteria Performance indicators Performance measures & assessment criteria

Learner Views Learner Destinations Responsiveness to Learners Framework Structure Responsiveness to Employers Responsiveness to Learners Employer Views Amount of Training TQS

Responsiveness to Learners Learner Views Measured by learner satisfaction survey Locally administered and centrally analysed Web-based questionnaire using eight questions Learner Destinations Based on the proportion of learners in a positive destination at a fixed point in time Data collection and analysis undertaken centrally Data collection involves two phases Framework Structure

Responsiveness to Employers Employer Views Amount of Training (under development) Aims to encourage and reward growth Measured by volumes of training delivered Measured by web-based employer satisfaction survey In scope – any providers contracting with employers Training Quality Standard Achievement = ‘outstanding’ grade for Responsiveness to Employers Framework Structure

Effectiveness dimension Quality of outcomes Quality of provision Combination of Qualification Success Rates and Value-Added for A-levels Ofsted inspection outcome Framework Structure

Effectiveness dimension Quality of outcomes Quality of provision Qualification Success Rates and Value-Added Providers’ last Ofsted inspection outcome for overall effectiveness Framework Structure

Finance Dimension Financial Health Financial Management and Control Use of Resources Framework Structure

Financial Health Single score based on three ratios: - current assets / current liabilities (solvency) - operating surplus as % of income (sustainability) - borrowing as a % of certain reserves plus debt (status) The grade may be moderated to take into account latest available information and recognition of capital investments Framework Structure

Financial Management and Control Assessment of financial management and control New Financial Management and Control Evaluation (FMCE) Audit teams will use professional judgement to validate self-assessment Aim is to: - create level playing field between providers - reduce bureaucracy Framework Structure

Use of Resources (a single KPA with multiple components) Funding Economy Resource Efficiency Funding a successful outcome Comparative Unit Cost LSC funding applied to priority provision Funding Delivery against funding allocation Capital Condition and renewal Framework Structure

What action do you need to take?

Most information used to calculate Framework scores and Overall Performance Ratings will be generated from existing ILR and finance data

The only new things you will need to do are: Administer the web-based Learner Views survey in January/February 2009 Ensure that your learners have the opportunity to participate in the Learner Destinations survey Provide the LSC with a list of all the employers you have worked with in the past 12 months Ensure your employers complete the employers’ survey Incorporate the outcomes of the Framework as evidence for your self-assessment.

Framework for Excellence and Common Inspection Framework They are different, yet complementary – a set of performance measures and absolute standards applied annually vs. an evaluative performance improvement framework.

The Framework for Excellence focuses on: –Finance –Learner and Employer Responsiveness –Effectiveness Inspection focuses on: –quality of teaching and learning –learner support and guidance –leadership and management –achievement in standards Ofsted will use the outcomes of the Framework as part of its risk assessment to determine inspections. Framework for Excellence and Inspection

Self-assessment is against the Common Inspection Framework The outcomes from the Framework for Excellence will form a substantial part of the evidence for self-assessment The LSC will expect all providers in scope to use the Framework as a basis for self-assessment of the 08/09 academic year All providers are encouraged to incorporate available elements of the Framework in their self-assessment of the 07/08 academic year. Framework for Excellence and Self-assessment

What will I need to Consider?

Next Steps…

Future Developments Increased scope of the Framework subject to the outcomes of the consultation To develop a number of additional PIs (e.g. retention rates for non-accredited learning) To develop links with MLP.

High-Level Timeline (1) DateActivity June/early July 2008 Publication of Framework for Excellence policy document and accompanying provider guide May–July 2008 Framework for Excellence briefings held for providers in scope for Version 1 Autumn 2008Launch of Version 2.0 Pilot Autumn 2008Employer Views survey carried out

High-Level Timeline (2) DateActivity Jan-Feb 2009 Compulsory Learner Views Survey (centrally administered) for those who did not complete voluntary survey in summer May 2009 Version 1 Framework for Excellence outcomes available. June 2009 Second version of Framework to include all providers, except HEIs, UfI, and ESF-only providers. September 2010 Implementation of Framework for all FE system.

Questions?